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How Might The Pandemic Increase Trade Between Africa And China?
November 23, 2021
We are aware that the recent COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the global economy. In fact, some research suggests that the world could lose up to $8.5 trillion dollars in revenue during the next two years. Still, we need to remember that every cloud has a silver lining. Some regions of the world may benefit from the current crisis. This is primarily the result of changing patterns of trade. Experts believe that the African continent should begin trading with Asia more and less with regions such as the European Union and the United States. Why might this
Optimizing Sustainable Groundwater Management Calls For A System Thinking Approach
November 18, 2021
“The Systems thinking approach could innovatively contribute to a water-secure Southern African Development Community (SADC) region to mitigate the acerbating impacts of climate change”. This view is shared by Engineer James Sauramba, SADC-GMI Executive Director. Diplomacy & Science News 2019 also indicates that if sustainable water resources management is the ultimate, a transdisciplinary approach which advocates for the conjunctive use of both groundwater and surface water is required. It is a well-known fact that water is a finite resource. To meet water demands of the ever-growing SADC population, the water community needs to constantly look for innovative approaches to ensure that
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SA Tourism Operators Optimistic Ahead Of Peak Summer Season
November 27, 2021
Businesses in South Africa’s tourism industry are feeling bullish ahead of the peak summer season, spurred by increasing vaccination rates, growing numbers of international travellers and lower lockdown levels. The industry which, according to data
Breaking Down Funding Barriers For Young Entrepreneurs
November 27, 2021
By Matilda Dibakwane, Chief of Staff for the Anzisha Prize FACT: Access to finance is difficult for any entrepreneur. It is particularly difficult if you are very young, with deep credibility and trust factors at
Changing The Narrative: An Alternative Path For Youth Into A Tech Career
November 27, 2021
Bontle Ramatsetse, Village Tech Managing Director Drone pilot, UX designer, cloud infrastructure engineer, AI specialist…all of these are job titles that have come into existence in the last decade. It’s astounding to think that the
When Going Green Means Going Purple
November 27, 2021
Unilever SA becomes the first manufacturer in the world to introduce purple carbon into its homecare products October was a remarkable month in South Africa. Unilever SA became the first manufacturer in the world to
Shell, Nedbank, FedEx, AWS, Roche, AGRA, City Of Johannesburg And PayFast Partner For AWIEF 2021
November 27, 2021
Hybrid Conference And AWIEF Awards The 7th edition of the prestigious international Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) conference is holding on 2nd and 3rd December 2021 under the theme “Advancing inclusive, resilient and
Infobip Nigeria Wins Innovative Cloud Communication Provider Of The Year At Nigeria Tech Innovation & Telecom Awards
November 27, 2021
Infobip Nigeria cements its place at the forefront of innovation with yet another award On Friday the 19th of November, Infobip Nigeria, a global cloud communications company, was recognised by the Nigeria Tech Innovation and Telecom
9.4 million people are ‘living their worst nightmare’ in northern Ethiopia due to ongoing conflict
November 26, 2021
The number of people in need of humanitarian food assistance across northern Ethiopia has spiked as a direct result of ongoing conflict, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday. “Today, 9.4 million
WHO urges caution over travel bans linked to new COVID-19 variant
November 26, 2021
The UN health agency has urged all countries to adopt a risk-based and scientific approach to travel bans linked to a new COVID-19 variant identified in South Africa and Botswana. The development on Friday came
MEDIA ADVISORY : December 1st Digital Press Briefing with Katrina Fotovat, Senior Official, Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues
November 26, 2021
EVENT: Please join us on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, for a digital press briefing with Katrina Fotovat of the U.S. Secretary of State’s Office of Global Women’s Issues on the topic of the 16 Days of
Three rules for marketing in the post-pandemic era
November 26, 2021
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 26th November, 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The COVID pandemic has changed the way businesses sell and market their products and services to customers, and there is likely no return to the old normal.
Farmers in Niari to benefit from Agri Resources cold storage facility
November 26, 2021
NIARI, Republic of the Congo, 26 November, 2021,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- In the Republic of Congo, onion farmers in the province of Niari and its surrounding areas are set to reap the benefits from the cold
Ethiopia: Humanitarian aid needed as situation deteriorates in Tigray
November 25, 2021
With the dire humanitarian situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, continuing to deteriorate, it is critical to establish a regular flow of humanitarian aid into the region, the Deputy Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday. NEW YORK, USA, November 25, 2021,-/African Media Agency
Ethiopia: Humanitarian aid needed as situation deteriorates in Tigray
November 24, 2021
With the dire humanitarian situation in Tigray, Ethiopia, continuing to deteriorate, it is critical to establish a regular flow of humanitarian aid into the region, the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General said on Wednesday. Yesterday, almost 40 trucks with humanitarian supplies, including food, left the Afar capital of Semera for Tigray – the
Libya at ‘delicate and critical juncture’ ahead of landmark elections: UN envoy
November 24, 2021
With one month left until elections in Libya, it is important that the international community remains united in support of the process, UN Special Envoy Ján Kubiš told the Security Council on Wednesday. He reported
Under the Theme of “Deploying a Resilient, Sovereign and Sustainable Infrastructure to Foster African Innovation”
November 24, 2021
The 10th edition of the ATDA 2021 kicks off at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Benguerir, Morocco More than 15 African countries will be represented by their institutions, including Ministers of the Digital Economy and the
West Africa’s circular economy efforts at the forefront of fostering a more sustainable future
November 24, 2021
By Titilayo Adewumi, Regional Sales Director: West Africa at SAP LAGOS, Nigeria, 23rd November, 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Africa’s population is expected to triple by 2100, with a substantial percentage of that growth concentrated in
INVITATION TO LAUNCH EVENT: KASA! Ending Sexual Violence in West Africa
November 24, 2021
LAGOS, Nigeria, November 22, 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The Ford Foundation, Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) and the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) are partnering to address and reduce sexual violence, and its
Payguru and Iyzico Launch Direct Carrier Billing for Digital Wallets in Global First
November 23, 2021
TPAY MOBILE company Payguru partners with leading Turkish virtual POS provider to enable first-ever digital wallet top-ups via DCB LAGOS, Nigeria, 23 November 2021 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Payguru, a TPAY MOBILE FZ-LLC company, today announces the launch of a